Health Sciences

Respiratory Therapists specialize in assessing and treating patients—ranging from infants through senior citizens—to manage and control breathing problems that may have resulted from disease, trauma, or developmental issues. Respiratory therapists are trained in a variety of treatment techniques and equipment that allow them to save lives and improve the quality of life for patients, making them a valuable part of a patient's overall care team. 

Accreditation
The Edison State Community College, CoARC program number 200667, Associate of Applied Science Degree, Piqua Campus, holds Provisional Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).

This status signifies that a program with an Approval of Intent has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the Standards (through submission of an acceptable Provisional Accreditation Self Study Report (PSSR) and any other documentation required by the CoARC, as well as satisfactory completion of an initial on-site visit), to be allowed to admit students. It is recognized as an accredited program by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), which provides enrolled students who complete the program with eligibility for the Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). The program will remain on Provisional Accreditation until it achieves Continuing Accreditation.

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